Photo Rumors

What else is new? (Fuji edition)

By PR admin | Published: December 4, 2016

Here are the latest Fuji related news/updates, most courtesy of FujiAddict:

→ The new Handevision IBERIT full frame lenses will start shipping soon and the US pricing and pre-order links are now online (available for Leica SL/T, Fuji X and Sony E mounts).

→ The new Metz Mecablitz M400 flash is now available for pre-order (available also for Nikon, Fuji, Canon, MFT, Pentax and Sony).

→ J.B. Camera released a new wood grip base for the Fujifilm X-T2 camera (available in wood or bamboo).

→ New Fuji X-T2 Lensmate Thumbrest announced (price: $59.95).

Posted in Fuji, HandeVision, Metz, Nissin | Tagged Metz Mecatech M400 flash, What else is new? | 2 Comments

Sigma sd Quattro H mirrorless camera to be released on December 20th

By PR admin | Published: December 4, 2016

The Sigma sd Quattro H mirrorless camera is rumored to be released on December 20th. Pre-orders will open on December 6th. The Japanese price of the camera will be ¥139,860 (around $1,200). The Sigma sd Quattro H camera was announced back in February 2016 and comes with a 45MP APS-H Foveon X3 Quattro CMOS sensor and a dedicated Sigma SA mount. The "regular" sd Quattro camera with a 29MP APS-C sensor has been available for a while. This is how the sensors of the two different versions compare:

Posted in Sigma | Tagged Sigma sd Quattro, Sigma sd Quattro H | 38 Comments

Amazon deals: 15% cashback on all Sony cameras and lenses, $5 off any $15 book

By PR admin | Published: December 3, 2016

Amazon is offering 15% cash back on all Sony cameras with the Amazon Prime Store credit card.

Amazon also offers $5 off any $15 physical book order with promo code GIFTBOOK.

Read the fine print on both deals for additional details.

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New Yongnuo 50mm f/1.4 lens coming next?

By PR admin | Published: December 1, 2016

A reader sent me the above pictures of what appears to be a new Yongnuo 50mm f/1.4 lens. The Chinese company Yongnuo already has several full frame prime DSLR lenses for Nikon and Canon mount, including a 50mm f/1.8 and two upcoming, not-yet-announced 85mm f/1.8 and 100mm f/2 lenses.

Yongnuo lenses are also available for sale at B&H.

Posted in Yongnuo | Tagged Yongnuo 50mm f/1.4 lens | 8 Comments

Sony a99 II camera tested at DxOMark

By PR admin | Published: December 1, 2016

DxOMark published their test results for the Sony a99 II SLT camera ($3,198), here is their conclusion (Nikon D800, D810 and Pentax K-1 scored better):

Posted in Sony | Tagged DxoMark test results, Sony a99 II | 36 Comments

Deal of the day: Adobe Creative Cloud savings

By PR admin | Published: December 1, 2016

Adobe Creative Cloud photography plan 12 months subscription is now on sale for $88.95 (reg. price: $119.95, savings: $31). This deal is valid for the next 24 hours.